Assistant Swimming Coach

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is hiring for the position of Assistant Swimming Coach!

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• The Assistant Swimming Coach supports the Saint Joseph’s College Monks Swimming program by assisting in all aspects of training, athlete development, recruitment, and program growth
• This position plays a critical role in building a competitive GNAC and NCAA Division III program grounded in discipline, accountability, academic excellence, and championship performance
• This is a part-time, stipend paid position
• Applicants are to submit a statement of coaching philosophy to accompany their application

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with Leadership and Team Management by:

• Assist the Head Coach in designing and implementing daily training plans, seasonal periodization, and performance progression aligned with GNAC and NCAA Division III standards
• Coach student-athletes in stroke technique, race strategy, pacing, starts, turns, relay exchanges, and strength integration
• Support data-driven training by tracking performance metrics, stroke rates, splits, race analysis, and physiological monitoring
• Provide on-deck leadership during practices, dual meets, invitationals, and conference championships
• Mentor student-athletes in academic accountability, time management, leadership, and team culture
• Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes through communication, campus visits, high school outreach, and meet attendance
• Contribute to building a team culture centered on work ethic, unity, competitive excellence, and personal growth
• Meet regularly with athletes to review performance goals, development plans, and race execution strategies

Assists with the management of the Sport Program Development and Performance by:

• Collaborate with the Head Coach to implement a structured annual training plan including foundational build, midseason competition, training camp, taper, and championship preparation
• Analyze meet results, splits, stroke efficiency, and race execution to inform training adjustments
• Assist with strength and conditioning coordination in collaboration with athletic performance staff
• Help integrate mental training, visualization, and race rehearsal into practice design
• Support relay planning and championship meet strategy to maximize team scoring potential
• Contribute to long-term program growth initiatives, including roster development and competitive positioning within the GNAC and NCAA Division III landscape
• Uphold standards of professionalism, integrity, and academic priority within the program

Ensures Athletic Department Collaboration and Compliance by:

• Ensure compliance with all GNAC and NCAA Division III regulations, institutional policies, and conference rules
• Collaborate with Athletic Training staff to support athlete safety, injury prevention, and return-to-play protocols
• Represent the program at recruiting events, high school meets, and regional swim functions
• Participate in athletic department meetings and campus events as required
• Promote Saint Joseph’s College’s mission and values in all interactions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Collegiate swimming and/or coaching experience preferred
• Experience in stroke analysis, race strategy development, and performance tracking preferred
• CPR/AED certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Demonstrated understanding of NCAA Division III philosophy and student-athlete development model preferred
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable motor vehicle record, and successfully complete SJC driver training program

Supervision and Scheduling Demands:

• Works under the direction of the Head Coach with collaborative autonomy
• Practices include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Required travel for dual meets, invitationals, training trips, and conference championships
• Occasional recruiting travel may be required
  
  

About Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program.

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

• to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;

• to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;

• to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;

• to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;

• to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;

• to reach out beyond the College’s boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;

• to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office (, 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).